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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,028.48, 45,580.09 and 18,882.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,028.48, 45,580.09 and 18,882.64 is: 26,058.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,028.48 : 45,580.09 = 18,882.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,028.48/45,580.09 = 18,882.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,028.48x = 45,580.09 × 18,882.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,028.48x = 860,672,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,672,430.64/33,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,058.49

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